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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1981
Page
2
In brief London AP reports the United States will allow the Soviet Union to buy 6 million metric tons of American grain over four months, with space for 3 million tons of wheat and 3 million tons of corn to be shipped before Sept 30, the expiry of the five year grain accord.
In Warsaw the Central Committee of Poland's Communist Party met under Kremlin pressure to curb counter revolution. The Czechoslovak press described Polish opposition as identical to the 1968 ferment that prompted Soviet intervention. Meanwhile Solidarity and the government reportedly reached a deal to avert a regional strike and gain four more weeks of labor peace.
President Reagan and Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo publicly submerge differences and press trust and neighborly cooperation during talks at Camp David and the White House. They met at Camp David for about an hour then moved to the Cabinet Room for further discussions and a formal luncheon.
Gov James R Thompson threatened to hold up more than 21.6 million dollars in sales tax receipts due to the Regional Transportation Authority until suburbs receive their share. RTA Chairman Lewis W Hill described the delivery as a procedural matter that could not be delayed beyond the usual deadline.
Central and northern Illinois faced severe storms with high winds and hail. One tornado touched down near Farmer City, demolishing a feed plant warehouse valued at $100,000 and downing power lines. Other tornadoes occurred near Brooklyn, Champaign County near Mahomet, and northwest of Springfield Bradforton, with no injuries reported.
Federal study finds silica dust levels at two Southern Illinois mining and milling plants five times above federal standards. Dr. Daniel Banks of NIOSH cites widespread nonconformance and a 38 percent silicosis rate among workers, with 55 percent of ex-workers affected after brief exposure.
The GAO criticizes the FAA for operating many towers, including Williamson County Airport, that lack business to justify costs. It lists 66 towers, with five in Illinois as candidates for closure and 17 for possible reduced service, asserting actions could save millions. Illinois sites named include Williamson County, Meigs Field Chicago, Alton, Danville, and Galesburg.
Allen Ludden, longtime host of Password, dies at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles at 1:25 a.m. PDT after a year and a half battle with cancer. Betty White’s husband had been in and out of the hospital in recent months, according to a family spokesman.
The U S Department of Labor designated Franklin Jackson Johnson Perry Saline Union and Williamson as labor surplus areas, making local firms eligible for federal contract preferences. Randolph County, not included, has long had the area’s lowest unemployment. The designation, effective June 1, covers 49 Illinois areas and over 1,000 cities nationwide.
Former Illinois representative William L. Harris has been hired by a state commission on computer systems for a part time research role paying 19800 annually. He will study privacy and computer crime across agencies while not being bound to fixed hours. The commission plans a 250000 dollar budget next year, a rise from prior years.
Scene of derailment cleared as Illinois 149 near Hurst reopened at 4 45 p m Monday after about 24 hours closed. Theron Scott Bush village president said a north railroad crossing section was torn out when a dozen cars of an eastbound Missouri Pacific train derailed Sunday afternoon. Cars were realigned and cleared the highway by 4 a m Monday with up to three carrying combustible material but no leakage reported.
Marion firefighter John Patrick Smothers, 32, who faced burglary and theft charges after a May arrest at the Marion Pizza Inn, resigned May 30. charges were dropped. Replacement Terry Walsh, 24, began work. city council noted traffic and sewer work plans and mosquito spraying approaching.
Herrin Unit 4 School Board named negotiating teams for teachers and custodians. Superintendent William Clarida will lead the teachers contract with the Herrin Education Association, with Dayton Franklin and Fred Colombo as assistants. Assistant Superintendent Jack Murphy heads the custodial contract with Franklin, William Romeo, and Robert Mitchell.
Publication details for the Southern Illinoisan including offices and mailing addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Marion. Subscription rates by carrier and mail are listed with durations and areas served. Classified advertising numbers and postmaster address changes are provided.
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